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zcli Helper for Zotero

by jianghao-zhang · github.com/jianghao-zhang/zotero-cli

Rust CLI for fast local Zotero search, paper recaps, Markdown/mirror workflows, and optional agent integration.

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Downloads a .xpi file (0.01 MB). In Zotero, open Tools → Plugins and install it from the file.
StarsPeople who starred the repository on GitHub: a rough measure of interest.
4
DownloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.
0
ContributorsPeople who have committed code to the repository.
1
LicenceThe licence the code is published under, as GitHub reports it.
MIT
A
Atlas gradeRecommended
because every code check came out low
Applies to v0.1.0, released 29 Apr 2026Code checked · tested installed in Zotero 9.0.6 on 27 Sep 2026
Doesn't work with the current Zotero (10)Works with Zotero 7, 8, 9.
What we found in the codeSets the gradeThe worst finding in these three areas sets the grade.
Code transparencyReadable code; not yet checked against the published sourceThe developer uploaded the release file from the jianghao-zhang account. We haven't yet checked whether this file matches the public source code.UnknownWe couldn't check this yet.
Updates
Updates come from this project's GitHub repositoryThe update address has no version for Zotero 9
Where your data goesOnly contacts services we could identify3 addresses in 2 groups.LowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
Scholarly services (2)
arxiv.orgnamed in its codeThe address is in its code, but we didn't trace a request to it. It may be a link or unused.export.arxiv.org
Zotero (1)
Zotero lookup services
Where we found it
export.arxiv.orgbootstrap.js · line 551
var url = "https://export.arxiv.org/api/query?id_list=" + encodeURIComponent(arxivID);
Powerful capabilitiesWorks with files on your computer, and 2 moreLowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
Works with files on your computerlowLow concern.Other programs on this computer can change your library through itlowLow concern.Lets programs on this computer connect through Zotero's built-in server
Before you installShown, not gradedFacts to help you decide. They don't change the grade.
Works withZotero 7, 8, 9 · not 10, 11 betaDoesn't work with the current Zotero (10)MediumMedium concern: worth reading before you install. One medium finding makes the grade B.
Zotero 7 ✓ worksZotero 8 ✓ worksZotero 9 ✓ worksZotero 10 ✗ doesn't workZotero 11 beta ✗ doesn't work
What you'll needAn API key for some featuresDetected automatically from its code
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MaintenanceActive · last release 29 Apr 20261 contributor
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LanguagesDocumentation in EnglishInterface language not declared
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We report what we found in the code. Open any area for the evidence.How we gradeReport a problem

What it does

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What you'll need

Detected automatically
  • An API key for some featuresWorks without one: Local-first Zotero reads and the helper plugin with no credentials. Needs a key (Zotero Web API): Optional Zotero Web API key for remote library access.
  • Zotero 7, 8, 9Not working with Zotero 10

Where your data goes

We found: only contacts services we could identify. 3 addresses in 2 groups.

Scholarly services (2)
arxiv.orgnamed in its codeexport.arxiv.org
Zotero (1)
Zotero lookup services
Evidence · file and line
export.arxiv.orgbootstrap.js · line 551
var url = "https://export.arxiv.org/api/query?id_list=" + encodeURIComponent(arxivID);

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Install zcli Helper for Zotero
ARecommended
  1. 1Download the plugin fileDownload v0.1.0.xpi · 0.01 MB
  2. 2In Zotero, open Tools › Plugins
  3. 3Click the gear, choose Install Plugin From File… and pick the file
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